Dark and Stormy

A long drink that has become a modern classic. Dark spirits are not usually de rigueur in spring, but nothing less than a full-bodied, dark rum will do if you want to thrill your tastebuds with accents of spices, nuts and burnt caramel in a cool, sweet and fiery combo.

4 cl dark rum

6 or 8 cl ginger beer

Pour the ingredients into a highball glass filled with ice, and add a slice of lime.

If you want the strong version, make sure that you use a fiery ginger beer.

Purists say that only Gosling's Black Seal must be used, but purists are such a drag so don't let them interfere with what you put into your drinks.